Basketball Game Preview: Waterford Wildcats vs. Federal Hocking Lancers

Waterford hasn't had much luck against Federal Hocking recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Waterford Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Federal Hocking Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Federal Hocking took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Waterford, who comes in off a win.

Waterford is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Parkersburg Catholic to the tune of 67-33 on Saturday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Wildcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 665th in Ohio, while the Crusaders are ranked 97th in West Virginia).

Meanwhile, Federal Hocking came up short against Southern on Friday and fell 58-51.

Federal Hocking has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for Waterford, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7.

Waterford came up short against Federal Hocking in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 52-41. Will Waterford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.